Rafael Leao is currently vice-captain, but next season, the Portuguese left-winger could wear the armband which is now being worn by Mike Maignan.
In fact, it is no secret that the French goalkeeper’s contract expires and there are currently no conditions to finalize a new deal beyond June 30, 2026. Things can always change in football, but after Chelsea courted Magic Mike in June (Milan firmly rejected the €18 million offer) and Allegri blocked his departure, there have been no "significant" talks to sign a new contract.
Head coach Massimiliano Allegri chose Leao as vice-captain, and if Maignan leaves, in 2026-27 he could get the armband. Rafa, who arrived in 2019 and has Milan in his DNA, is ready, as pointed out by those at La Gazzetta dello Sport in this morning's print edition.
